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barack obama and mitt romney getting ready to face off for the first time in this week's debate. and we have a new poll, asking americans how they would vote if the election were held right now. the abc news/"washington post" poll shows the two contenders separated just two points among likely voters. 36 days to go now before your voice, your vote. and abc's jake tapper and abc's david muir are traveling with the candidates to tell us how you train for a debate night that could change everything. jake leads us off. jake? >> reporter: diane, top obama campaign officials have been pouring over republican debate tapes, studying mitt romney. and according to one person familiar with the president's debate preparations, it has been exhausting work and the president is definitely out of practice, though, of course, the campaign has been trying to lower expectations. president obama has been practicing for the debates at the westin lake, las vegas, resort and spa. 17 miles from the las vegas strip. presidential debate veteran john kerry is participating in the mock debates, pretending t
barack obama and mitt romney getting ready to face off for the first time in this week's debate. and we have a new poll, asking americans how they would vote if the election were held right now. the abc news/"washington post" poll shows the two contenders separated just two points among likely voters. 36 days to go now before your voice, your vote. and abc's jake tapper and abc's david muir are traveling with the candidates to tell us how you train for a debate night that could change...
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. >> reporter: last week mitt romney dominated in his first debate against president obama. in an exclusive interview with abc news' diane sawyer, the president admitted he had a bad night. >> your supporters have been saying, this wasn't a bad night. you didn't show up. >> as i said, there's no doubt that i can make a better case, which is why i'm so looking forward to tuesday. >> is it possible you handed him the election that night? >> no. >> reporter: but polls among likely voters show romney did get a boost after the debate. and he's taking advantage of it. >> we can't afford another series of budget deficits of roughly $1 trillion a year. recognize, this is not just bad for the economy. it's bad for jobs. >> reporter: brandi hitt, abc news, danville, kentucky. >>> abc news is proud to play a special role in tonight's debate. abc's chief foreign affairs correspondent, martha raddatz, will serve as moderator. she checked out the stage in danville yesterday. we wish her good luck. >>> the main event tonight, beginning at 9:00 p.m. eastern. join diane sawyer and george ste
. >> reporter: last week mitt romney dominated in his first debate against president obama. in an exclusive interview with abc news' diane sawyer, the president admitted he had a bad night. >> your supporters have been saying, this wasn't a bad night. you didn't show up. >> as i said, there's no doubt that i can make a better case, which is why i'm so looking forward to tuesday. >> is it possible you handed him the election that night? >> no. >> reporter: but...
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the number most important, october 3rd, debating president obama. less than one month before that first debate. how important are the debates going to be? >> i think the debates are important. particularly when you have a small sliver that has to make up their mind. >>> a report out today highlights a security threat at hospitals around the country. about 80% of high-risk hospitals do not secure radioactive material that could be used to make a dirty bomb. "theashington post" says among the examples in the government report, is a big-city hospital that gets radioactive chemicals with a combination written on the wall where everyone can see it. >>> thousands of teachers on the picket line in chicago continues a second day. the third-largest school district rallied into the evening, as 350,000 students sat out of classes. any hope of a new contract is hinging on two sticking points, job security and new evaluations, partly based on standardized test scores. >> we're going to stand together until we get a fair contract. >> how dare you guys stop school
the number most important, october 3rd, debating president obama. less than one month before that first debate. how important are the debates going to be? >> i think the debates are important. particularly when you have a small sliver that has to make up their mind. >>> a report out today highlights a security threat at hospitals around the country. about 80% of high-risk hospitals do not secure radioactive material that could be used to make a dirty bomb. "theashington...
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president obama fueled by his final debate performance with a blistering attack on what he calls romney's shifting positions. that condition he jokingly calls romnesia. >> we joke about romnesia but this is important. this is about trust. you know, there is no more serious issue in a presidential campaign than trust. >> reporter: it's romney in a race to the finish too looking to build on the continued momentum from the first debate firing back at the president. >> he's been reduced to try to defend characters on "sesame street" and word games of various kinds and then misfired attacks after one another, you know, the truth is that attacks on me are not an agenda. >> reporter: both campaigns trying to reach the sliver of undecideds voters left with very targeted data. the obama campaign with a smartphone app hoping supporters will download it revealing which neighbors the campaign believes could be potential supporters. in fact, as we stand right hire in this denver neighborhood on that obama application we downloaded in this neighborhood there are 12 flag, 12 doors they hope supporters w
president obama fueled by his final debate performance with a blistering attack on what he calls romney's shifting positions. that condition he jokingly calls romnesia. >> we joke about romnesia but this is important. this is about trust. you know, there is no more serious issue in a presidential campaign than trust. >> reporter: it's romney in a race to the finish too looking to build on the continued momentum from the first debate firing back at the president. >> he's been...
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. >> after a night of aggressive performances during the third debate,l presidential 38% of registered voters said the president obama won showdown. >> it is basically a dead heat. .randi hitt has a recap president obama reminded voters that he is commander in chief. he went after his challenger mitt romney. >> wrong and reckless leadership that's all over the map. attacking me is not an agenda. romney spent the night arguing that america has lost its will influence. the greatest threat is iran, four-years closer to nuclear weapon. >> but both sides agreed on sanctions and the syria, egypt, in and afghanistan. >> i congratulate him on taking out osama bin laden, but we cannot kill our way out of this. i'm glad you recognize al is a threat, because a few when you ask what is biggest threat facing america and you said russia. >> our navy is smaller now than 1917. >> ince we also have fewer horses and bayonets, because the nature of our military has changed. >> they brought the debate back issue, theer-one economy, in particular u.s. jobs.bile >> you were very clear that you provide gover
. >> after a night of aggressive performances during the third debate,l presidential 38% of registered voters said the president obama won showdown. >> it is basically a dead heat. .randi hitt has a recap president obama reminded voters that he is commander in chief. he went after his challenger mitt romney. >> wrong and reckless leadership that's all over the map. attacking me is not an agenda. romney spent the night arguing that america has lost its will influence. the...
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president obama up by 3 points after being up by 6 at his peak. abc's david kerley is on the campaign trail in florida tonight. >> reporter: 9,000 flag-waving romney supporters jammed the town square, 6,000 last night, all ready to turn the president out of office. >> you all have the chance to hear his answers or his not -- nonanswers. now, of course, days later we're hearing his excuses and next january we'll be watching him leave the white house for the last time. >> reporter: team romney is feeling his debate performance. the president obama is realizing he didn't perform at his peak. >> i think you can assume he reviewed the tape and it will inform -- it will inform how he handles these subsequent debates. >> reporter: it wasn't all bad news, the president was buoyed by the dp in the unemployment rate to below 8% and broke his own record by raising $181 million in just september. putting him on track to hit a billion dollars. and tonight the president is doing even more fund-raising in los angeles. appearing at a small event with bill clinton
president obama up by 3 points after being up by 6 at his peak. abc's david kerley is on the campaign trail in florida tonight. >> reporter: 9,000 flag-waving romney supporters jammed the town square, 6,000 last night, all ready to turn the president out of office. >> you all have the chance to hear his answers or his not -- nonanswers. now, of course, days later we're hearing his excuses and next january we'll be watching him leave the white house for the last time. >>...
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polls show a tighter race after last night's debate. and president obama is bringing up huge cash, in fact, he's back on track to raise more than $1 billion. >> reporter: overnight the stars came out to help president obama. bill clinton and katy perry were among celebrities on hand at a fund-raiser. one of five events expected to raise $10 million. this after mr. obama and democrats raised $181 million last month. the president made a joke last week. >> they just performed flawlessly, night after night. i can't always say the same. >> reporter: the president's rival, mitt romney is on the stump drawing huge crowds, thousands of accounts in florida. >> you'll have the chance to hear his answers or his nonanswers. now, of course, days later, we're hearing his excuses. >> reporter: a new gallup poll confirms romney picked up momentum after last week's debate. president obama is leading romney three points after being up six points after his speech. romney focusololk coke us on hi plan. it calls for a $5 trillion tax cut. >> reporter: the
polls show a tighter race after last night's debate. and president obama is bringing up huge cash, in fact, he's back on track to raise more than $1 billion. >> reporter: overnight the stars came out to help president obama. bill clinton and katy perry were among celebrities on hand at a fund-raiser. one of five events expected to raise $10 million. this after mr. obama and democrats raised $181 million last month. the president made a joke last week. >> they just performed...
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there are skateboarders, tourists, and policy come of the finalhe eve before -- between obama and mitt romney. >> the debates are supposed to be for the undecided. >> it is the ideal location to political turning expectations, and disappointment. put this country in a very position. >> the man who voted early is .ed up >> its crust to turn our stomach things theyut the are saying. amy teaches middle school social studies in missouri. >> i am asking them to think what each candidate brings as ad what we value country. gregory, a d.c. resident. debate topicay's an intriguing one. that are like unfathomable. happen.t supposed to u.s. ambassadors are not supposed to be murdered. >> who will better manage the challenges? china, iran, and beyond? romney area and mr. preparing for the debate, night in a swing state, florida. a whopping 29 electoral votes. >> we want to remind everyone you can see the debate tomorrow at 9:00 right here on abc 7. .ne more note there is a small group of men say they were at major candidates for president. mcgovern was part of that. at 90. today he was an outspok
there are skateboarders, tourists, and policy come of the finalhe eve before -- between obama and mitt romney. >> the debates are supposed to be for the undecided. >> it is the ideal location to political turning expectations, and disappointment. put this country in a very position. >> the man who voted early is .ed up >> its crust to turn our stomach things theyut the are saying. amy teaches middle school social studies in missouri. >> i am asking them to think...
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debat in denver. at a rally in las vegas, president obama tried to manage the speculations. >> i know the media is speculating who is going to have the best zinger. i don't know about that. governor romney, he's a good debater. >> reporter: as both hunker down for intense practice, the polls show americans overwhelming with the election and the president lose. in a new abc news/"washington post" poll out this morning, 63% of registered voters expect president obama to win the election. that's his biggest lead so far when it comes to expectations. but looking at like hi supporters, the race is much closer. president obama leads mitt romney by two points. republican governor chris christie predicted romney could close the gap with president obama after a strong showing on wednesday's debate. >> i'm absolutely confident when we get to thursday morning, george. >> reporter: president obama is keeping his answers short and concise. >> the president has got to be president. this is the guy that killed osama
debat in denver. at a rally in las vegas, president obama tried to manage the speculations. >> i know the media is speculating who is going to have the best zinger. i don't know about that. governor romney, he's a good debater. >> reporter: as both hunker down for intense practice, the polls show americans overwhelming with the election and the president lose. in a new abc news/"washington post" poll out this morning, 63% of registered voters expect president obama to win...
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. >> but president obama helped his opponent by an unforgettable debate performance. >> barack obama has been re-elected. >> the gun control debate invigorated in the wake of several deadly mass shootings one in a temple in wisconsin and the other during a midnight movie in colorado. >> i kept thinking i'm not going to die in here. >> but nothing rocked the country more than the shooting death of 20 children and faculty in newtown connecticut. >> i love you all very much and it is going to be ok, because i thought that was the last thing they would ever hear. >> for us who remain let us find the strength to care on. >> trayvon martin became a household name. >> are you following him? >> we don't need you to do that. . >> a shooting death of by a watch captain sparked a heated debate on race and justice. the states had jerry sandusky sentenced to life behind bars. >> they can treat me as a monster but they can't take away my heart. >> some of our heroes fell from grace there was lance armstrong. >> stripped of his seven tour de france titles. >> stopped in his tracks by a doping scand
. >> but president obama helped his opponent by an unforgettable debate performance. >> barack obama has been re-elected. >> the gun control debate invigorated in the wake of several deadly mass shootings one in a temple in wisconsin and the other during a midnight movie in colorado. >> i kept thinking i'm not going to die in here. >> but nothing rocked the country more than the shooting death of 20 children and faculty in newtown connecticut. >> i love you...
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debate. but tagg realizes that challenges to his dad are part of the process. >>> a bright fireball lit up the skies over california last night. it was an offspring of haley's comet. part of the meteor shower expected to peak over the weekend. >>> a wet day from the florida panhandle to upstate new york. storms across the deep south. windy from the upper midwest to the dakotas. >>> finally this morning, from pundits to punch lines. >> the heated second presidential debate has been analyzed by the experts. and now, also by the late-night comics. >> as you know, the presidential campaign headed to hofstra university where the candidates debated before. a town hall of long islanders, ranging from italian guys to. other italian guys. to a jewish guy. and his mom. such diversity in long island. the big question would be, which version of barack obama would respond? the first debates, sleepy time mcgillicutty? or free talk jones? >> what governor romney said just isn't true. >> it's a live. it's al
debate. but tagg realizes that challenges to his dad are part of the process. >>> a bright fireball lit up the skies over california last night. it was an offspring of haley's comet. part of the meteor shower expected to peak over the weekend. >>> a wet day from the florida panhandle to upstate new york. storms across the deep south. windy from the upper midwest to the dakotas. >>> finally this morning, from pundits to punch lines. >> the heated second...
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. ♪ in just three days, president obama and it romney will face off in their first debate. they will spend the next two days preparing for the debate. out there romney was at church massachusetts. flies tomorrow to continue is a debate prep. a controversial lottery winner is dead from an apparent drug overdose. found yesterday morning recall her story. got herself in trouble after winning the lottery because she foodtill collecting stamps. night, she stopped by house to see your kids and one was in bad she shape. shaking. gs were she is going through her purse. >> an autopsy will determine how she died. was charged with welfare kept gettinghe food stamps when she won a lottery. she pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation. a california wedding for one hollywood's biggest names. will see which movie came actress anne hathaway is now married. married adam chaumont last night in california. we are taking a look here at a of the happy couple. than 100 guests were at the wedding. -been together for years and got engaged last november. weekendsa couple of office numbers,
. ♪ in just three days, president obama and it romney will face off in their first debate. they will spend the next two days preparing for the debate. out there romney was at church massachusetts. flies tomorrow to continue is a debate prep. a controversial lottery winner is dead from an apparent drug overdose. found yesterday morning recall her story. got herself in trouble after winning the lottery because she foodtill collecting stamps. night, she stopped by house to see your kids and one...
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. >>> still to come on abc7 news at 6:00, a debate. why the obama says the batteries could be hazardous to the nation's airlines. >>> and how much facebook is really worth. >>> white-out conditions in sin city. >>> i am bob ryan in the belfort furniture weather center. >>> i am bob ryan in the belfort furniture weather center. we have some winter weather the next, you start one feeling a bit off.ne. the moment you feel run down or achy, nip flu-like symptoms in the bud, with oscillococcinum. get oscillo and feel like yourself again. oscillococcinum, nip it in the bud. >>> there is concern in the international community over the fear of shipping lithium batteries, and the obama administration wants to list them as hazardous cargo. they can catch fire and then become extremely difficult to put out. airline pilots and the unions are in favor, and trade officials are thinking it could disrupt overseas shipping and increase costs. >>> some good news for people in the job search. "the wall street journal" reports in an internet job postings
. >>> still to come on abc7 news at 6:00, a debate. why the obama says the batteries could be hazardous to the nation's airlines. >>> and how much facebook is really worth. >>> white-out conditions in sin city. >>> i am bob ryan in the belfort furniture weather center. >>> i am bob ryan in the belfort furniture weather center. we have some winter weather the next, you start one feeling a bit off.ne. the moment you feel run down or achy, nip flu-like...
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i think barack obama may have helped himself a point or two in the course of the debate. >> and we'll be back right after this. i'm only in my 60's... i've got a nice long life ahead. big plans. so when i found out medicare doesn't pay all my medical expenses, i looked at my options. then i got a medicare supplement insurance plan. [ male announcer ] if you're eligible for medicare, you may know it only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. call now and find out about an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. carry out their mission. carry out their mission. carry out their mission. carry out their mission. carry out their mission. carry out their mission. of wha. and could save you thousands in out-of-pocket costs. to me, relationships matter. i've been with my doctor for 12 years. now i know i'll be able to stick with him. [ male announcer ] with these types of plans, you'll be able to visit any doctor or hospital that accepts medicare patients. plus, there are no networks, and you never need a refer
i think barack obama may have helped himself a point or two in the course of the debate. >> and we'll be back right after this. i'm only in my 60's... i've got a nice long life ahead. big plans. so when i found out medicare doesn't pay all my medical expenses, i looked at my options. then i got a medicare supplement insurance plan. [ male announcer ] if you're eligible for medicare, you may know it only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. call now and...
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to debate d.c. issues. he says both campaigns need to answer tough questions about voting rights. >> the difference between romney and obama [inaudible] >> home to 617,000 residents, the district gives three votes. he expects the green party and libertarian candidates will be there. >> the cartoons in "the magazine to make light of muslim extremists and their response to that anti-islamic film. the offices were firebombed last year after publishing a character -- caricature of mama despite the potential for violence. the publisher and cartoonist believe in what they're doing. >> it took a big deal. >> we do provocation. it has been 20 years and is being noticed when we talk about islam or part of islam which raises problems. >> it will close the embassies and schools in 20 countries on friday. security has been boosted in some locations. >> of the steps one county is taking to prevent more people from getting the virus. >> after weeks of controversy the changes that could be coming too fast food cha
to debate d.c. issues. he says both campaigns need to answer tough questions about voting rights. >> the difference between romney and obama [inaudible] >> home to 617,000 residents, the district gives three votes. he expects the green party and libertarian candidates will be there. >> the cartoons in "the magazine to make light of muslim extremists and their response to that anti-islamic film. the offices were firebombed last year after publishing a character --...
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heading into the second debate, the obama campaign says it is changing strategy. advisers admit the president gave long-winded answers that did not connect emotionally with the audience. what a difference a day makes. >> absolutely. >> timid and lethargic wednesday. then that yesterday. >>> absolutely. forget any preconceived notions you may have about elephants and their eating habits. take a look at these polite little elephants you see here with table manner that would make emily post smile. >> not only that, the asian elephants are working on maintaining their girlish figures stick with fresh fruits and veggies. visiting des moines, iowa, through the weekend as part of the ringling brothers barnum and bailey circus. >> love elephants. >> our snack room at 2:00 a.m. >> i didn't get any snacks. nobody introduced me to the snack bar. >> wasn't the full-fledged, overnight orientation. >> when does that begin? i'm waiting. >> food comes shortly and caffeine. coming up next, late-night comics get their chance to weigh in on the debate. showed no mercy. >> absolutely
heading into the second debate, the obama campaign says it is changing strategy. advisers admit the president gave long-winded answers that did not connect emotionally with the audience. what a difference a day makes. >> absolutely. >> timid and lethargic wednesday. then that yesterday. >>> absolutely. forget any preconceived notions you may have about elephants and their eating habits. take a look at these polite little elephants you see here with table manner that would...
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president obama took a stand defending the muslim right to build a mosque, and now were republicans and democrats. whether or not an islamic center will be built here has become an issue for not only new yorkers but the nation. chris van holland says it is wrong to play politics with the president's remarks. >> it is the president of the united states of america. he was simply stating a principle that we do not discriminate against people based on their religion. >> it was the same message from former governor tim kaine. >> you have got to honor the constitution, and the president is reminding us of that, and that is very important. >> the president made the remarks on friday night at a dinner honoring the muslim holy month of ramadan. >> this includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower manhattan. >> many americans are opposed to this site. >> ever since michael dukakis said it was ok to burn the flag. >> he has a very disdainful view of the american people. >> v-8's say they work for the president. el what is your take? >> actually
president obama took a stand defending the muslim right to build a mosque, and now were republicans and democrats. whether or not an islamic center will be built here has become an issue for not only new yorkers but the nation. chris van holland says it is wrong to play politics with the president's remarks. >> it is the president of the united states of america. he was simply stating a principle that we do not discriminate against people based on their religion. >> it was the same...
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with the health care debate finally coming to a head, an exclusive interview with president obama as he hits the road and tells one woman's sad story to plead his case. but does he have the votes? >>> and forever young, from beavis and butt head, we go inside mtv, the television network that in nearly 30 years has reinvented itself more than madonna. four legged diplomacy, a touching dispatch from the front lines, work for vet earnarians is bringing help to a war torn country. >>> good evening, i'm cynthia mcfadden. we begin tonight with politics and the battle over health care. at week's end, we may finally see a vote on president obama's sweeping reform proposal, or maybe not. it is an issue that has polarized americans and been a drag on the administration's popularity, and at this critical moment, the president left washington behind to make his case to the public in ohio, and senior white house correspondent jake tapper was there for an exclusive interview. >> reporter: the president is launching his final push. we can see the finish li now. >> one final push to get this done. >
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and i wonder, matthew, you've given the last two debates to president obama. but over the course of the three debates, governor romney established himself as a credible candidate. >> we're now even. we've had three rounds. it's been mixed. the number of punches thrown. now, it goes to the score cards that the judges have. there's about 500,000 judges out there. >> only 500,000 judges. what's the one thing you're looking for in the last two weeks? >> i think how they motivate their troops and what they do with that. keep in mind, one thing we don't know. there's probably going to be an unexpected event that could turn this race in the very end. it's happened before a number of times. look for an unexpected event or moment in this campaign. >> it happens all the time. thank you very much. >>> the rest of the top stories from josh elliott. >> we're going to begin with a developing story we've been watching closely overnight. tropical storm sandy gaining strength in the caribbean, ready to lash jamaica with 15 inches of rain. setting her sights on the bahamas and
and i wonder, matthew, you've given the last two debates to president obama. but over the course of the three debates, governor romney established himself as a credible candidate. >> we're now even. we've had three rounds. it's been mixed. the number of punches thrown. now, it goes to the score cards that the judges have. there's about 500,000 judges out there. >> only 500,000 judges. what's the one thing you're looking for in the last two weeks? >> i think how they motivate...
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>> reporter: washington is a much more hostile place to president obama in two weeks this tax debate is instructive. yes, president obama was able to strike a grand bargain to get the tax deal cut. but he has to reverse himself on his long-held positions on tax cuts for the rich. so, if he is willing to do that, he will find lots of republican interest in coming to the table. short of that, it's hard to finish she areas where republicans have a real incentive to work alongside him. >> rick klein from washington tonight, thank you. that's our political coverage for tonight. >>> and now, we turn to the weather. and an epic storm hitting the west coast right now. there is a weather system funneling wet tropical air from hawaii and the sentra pacific directly into california with the forecast calling for a foot of rain and up to 15 feet of snow. are yunji de nies is in los angeles tonight. good evening. >> reporter: good evening, dan. from a very wet los angeles. the big concern here tonight, of course, is mud slides. these homes behind he were hit last winter and are just now being buil
>> reporter: washington is a much more hostile place to president obama in two weeks this tax debate is instructive. yes, president obama was able to strike a grand bargain to get the tax deal cut. but he has to reverse himself on his long-held positions on tax cuts for the rich. so, if he is willing to do that, he will find lots of republican interest in coming to the table. short of that, it's hard to finish she areas where republicans have a real incentive to work alongside him....
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president obama taking four days off the trail hunkering down for debate prep. we'll get into that with jake tapper coming up. >>> also, he's the austrian daredevil getting ready to dive from the edge of space. we're live from roswell, new mexico. they've just now given the weather clear. ginger zee has done a lot of crazy stuff for the sake of this broadcast. this is her next thing. what do you think? >> right after felix does it. we'll see how it goes first. >> he's setting the bar high. >> that's the proper attitude of caution. >>> who says becoming a parent means giving up any daredevil indulgences? we'll introduce you to one dad who satisfied his need for speed with this souped up stroller. his plans may surprise you. peter, i hope you're not watching. >>> we're going to switch gears here. beginning with the breaking news out of colorado and the hunt for a child predator. police are investigating an attempted abduction overnight, this latest incident following the disappearance and murder of 10-year-old jessica ridgeway. no word if there is a connection yet
president obama taking four days off the trail hunkering down for debate prep. we'll get into that with jake tapper coming up. >>> also, he's the austrian daredevil getting ready to dive from the edge of space. we're live from roswell, new mexico. they've just now given the weather clear. ginger zee has done a lot of crazy stuff for the sake of this broadcast. this is her next thing. what do you think? >> right after felix does it. we'll see how it goes first. >> he's...
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president obama is in nevada this morning where he'll spend the next three days in debate camp. reportedly at this posh resort in henderson. and he heads into the debate with the latest gallup tracking poll still showing president obama holding a lead this morning, 6 points. >> this is the ball game for mitt romney. if romney doesn't do well in this debate it will be hard to get back in this race. >> reporter: both candidates have checklists. mitt romney has to avoid appearing detached. his to-do list, the three cs, show compassion, that he's competent and that he can indeed connect the voters. >> on those three cs, that's where he's got to really do well. >> reporter: while they lead in the polls, team obama know that debates can be a game-changer. so the president will have to look strong and forceful, not passive. he needs to avoid appearing irritable or impatient. and don't be long-winded. >> they need him to answer questions short, concise. and to the point. it's more his mannerismsened his style and the way he comes across. >> the pressure is on for this first debate. it c
president obama is in nevada this morning where he'll spend the next three days in debate camp. reportedly at this posh resort in henderson. and he heads into the debate with the latest gallup tracking poll still showing president obama holding a lead this morning, 6 points. >> this is the ball game for mitt romney. if romney doesn't do well in this debate it will be hard to get back in this race. >> reporter: both candidates have checklists. mitt romney has to avoid appearing...
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president obama's sending a message to his supporters about last week's debate disaster. he gets it. here he is at a los angeles fund-raiser praising the opening performer. >> they just performed flawlessly night after night. i can't always say the same. >> reporter: in the last few days the pundits have been vicious and the comics no kinder. whether "the new yorker's" cover or "saturday night live." >> mr. president, governor romney has just said that he killed osama bin laden. would you care to respond? >> no, you two go ahead. >> reporter: a new gallup poll shows they believe romney did the superior job. 72% to obama's 20%. incumbent presidents from confrontations often stumgle as did president ronald reagan in '84. >> i did avoid i'm afraid in my previous answer also. >> reporter: president obama seemed to have initially thought it went well. >> this was a terrific debate. >> reporter: quickly he talked to aides and realized he had not brought his "a" game. this is on me he later told top advisers and since then he's been studying the video of that night with the goal
president obama's sending a message to his supporters about last week's debate disaster. he gets it. here he is at a los angeles fund-raiser praising the opening performer. >> they just performed flawlessly night after night. i can't always say the same. >> reporter: in the last few days the pundits have been vicious and the comics no kinder. whether "the new yorker's" cover or "saturday night live." >> mr. president, governor romney has just said that he...
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. >> president obama was challenged. the president responded to people like him. >> you are absolutely right. i cannot cover another 46 million people for free. >> mr. obama tried to reassure. no death panels, but a plan that works for patients. >> if you like your doctor or health care plan, you can keep it. it you do not have insurance, you will finally be able to afford it. >> there's the principle of universal health ce. >> if republican leaders worry about the cost, many wonder if this will really work. >> how he plans to allow everybody to keep their own health care program if they want to, because i think that is one thing that is being glossed over. >> recent polls show about 49% of americans disapprove of the president's handling of health care policy. 43% approve. the white house is pulling out all the stops here. the president himself is now on the road. abc 7 news. >> thanks so much. >>> if you plan on taking metro, leave yourself extra time. maintenance will cause delays on the red and orange lines. red line
. >> president obama was challenged. the president responded to people like him. >> you are absolutely right. i cannot cover another 46 million people for free. >> mr. obama tried to reassure. no death panels, but a plan that works for patients. >> if you like your doctor or health care plan, you can keep it. it you do not have insurance, you will finally be able to afford it. >> there's the principle of universal health ce. >> if republican leaders worry...
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obama will hold another campaign-style rally on thursday. by then there could be that all important senator plan. the gang of six, three democrats and three republicans are said to be very close to their version of health care reform. >> just three days after the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, osama bin laden has released a new audiotape. in his message the al qaeda leader says president obama is powerless to stop the war in afghanistan. the title of the tape was "message to the american people." those words were superimposed over a new york city skyline with the world trade center still standing. >> in afghanistan there is a major shift at the military's most notorious prisons. for the first time the pentagon is allowing hundds of prisoners the right to challenge their own detention. clarissa ward reports. >> reporter: this is the airfield at bagram air base, the closest you're likely to ever get to bagram prison. the facility is kept completely secret. just 45 miles north of kabul, there are approximately 600 detainees. some have been he
obama will hold another campaign-style rally on thursday. by then there could be that all important senator plan. the gang of six, three democrats and three republicans are said to be very close to their version of health care reform. >> just three days after the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, osama bin laden has released a new audiotape. in his message the al qaeda leader says president obama is powerless to stop the war in afghanistan. the title of the tape was "message to the...
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obama is leading romney by just three points. romney's new strength has the obama campaign focusing on an attack plan. >> governor romney's central for $5c plan calls cut.lion tax- i don't have a $5 trillion tax cut. not telling the truth. >> romney does want to cut tax s that would reduce revenue years.rillion over 10 he said he would offset that by eliminating loopholes and deductions. has refused to say which ones, leaving him open to attack. mitt romney will deliver a today, and president policy.middle east tahman bradley, abc news. >> there was a hot debate on the weekend. commentator tv leaningreilly and left- host jon stewart faced off in a presidential debate on real issues at george washington .niversity demand was so high to see them that crashed the servers. be available for download. it's 43 degrees outside this monday morning. >> still ahead, it's a big day tomorrow for >> welcome back. i'm brian van de graaff. jacqui jeras is attending a conference. we should be in the low 70's this time of year. today we will be ba
obama is leading romney by just three points. romney's new strength has the obama campaign focusing on an attack plan. >> governor romney's central for $5c plan calls cut.lion tax- i don't have a $5 trillion tax cut. not telling the truth. >> romney does want to cut tax s that would reduce revenue years.rillion over 10 he said he would offset that by eliminating loopholes and deductions. has refused to say which ones, leaving him open to attack. mitt romney will deliver a today, and...
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obama will be pitching a job plan, expected to introduce an $300 billion jobs package a plan expected to include an extension of the payroll tax cut and the extension of long-term on the appointed benefits. you can see tomorrow is addressed starting at 7:00 here. there will be a number of detour is in place around the capital during evening rush hour. >>> still to come on abc7 news at 6:00, see why help wanted ads seem to be popping up again. >>> also, making sure the hungry are getting food. why fast-food restaurants say their food is better than no food at all. >>> and the department of [ female announcer ] this is steve and lynn and they have a good question. can the aetna app make you healthier? well, that all depends on what you do witht. and there's an awful lot you can do with it. access your medical history, view msaims get reminders for mammograms find in-network doctors, track your health goals... run with it. i got my cholesterol down. i lost five pounds. [ female announcer ] s for yourself, aetna.com aetna. know more. get better. >>> a possible glimmer of hope in these tou
obama will be pitching a job plan, expected to introduce an $300 billion jobs package a plan expected to include an extension of the payroll tax cut and the extension of long-term on the appointed benefits. you can see tomorrow is addressed starting at 7:00 here. there will be a number of detour is in place around the capital during evening rush hour. >>> still to come on abc7 news at 6:00, see why help wanted ads seem to be popping up again. >>> also, making sure the hungry...
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. >>> republican presidential candidates are expected to attack obama's jobs plan during tonight's debate. the president will unveil his plan to a joint session of congress tomorrow night. it is expected to include tax cuts and money for infrastructure projects to get construction workers back to court. republicans will likely oppose any new spending unless it is offset by cuts. >>> even mother nature wanted to see steven strasburg pitch. the wind and the rain let up just in time for the a's to make his return to the major leagues last night. >> he's out. >> strasbourg did not disappoint. he went five shutout innings striking out three and surrendering just two hits against the dodgers. in the end the nationals bullpen let the game slip away. but steven strasburg did his part. good to see him. >>> 6:36, 66 degrees. >> still ahead, metro's escalating equipment failures. why the transit agency is looking for help somewhere else. >> my name is -- >> and now -- >> remembering late-night comedy's favorite uncle. >>> time for a check of traffic and weather every ten minutes. >> we are linking u
. >>> republican presidential candidates are expected to attack obama's jobs plan during tonight's debate. the president will unveil his plan to a joint session of congress tomorrow night. it is expected to include tax cuts and money for infrastructure projects to get construction workers back to court. republicans will likely oppose any new spending unless it is offset by cuts. >>> even mother nature wanted to see steven strasburg pitch. the wind and the rain let up just in...
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. >>> president obama is wading into the minimum wage debate, as it grabs a spotlight today in cities coast-to-coast. president obama cled on congress to increase the federal minimum wage. he pressed for an extension to jobless benefits to over a million long-term unemployed people. they expire three days after christmas. >>> meantime, fast food workers across the country will have their say today. they're staging another round of walkouts for higher pay. among the demands, a $15 an hour minimum wage and the right to unionize. experts say such a pay increase could push up fast food costs by about 20%. put another way, the cost of a $3 hamburger could rise to around $3.50. >>> universal pictures is shutting down production on "fast & furious 7," to figure out how to proceed with the character played by paul walker. a california jeweler is revealing a secret about walker. walker anonymously bought an engagement ring for an iraqi war vet and his fiancee, after overhearing them say they couldn't afford the ring. >>> new documents showing toronto mayor rob ford may have tried to buy a vide
. >>> president obama is wading into the minimum wage debate, as it grabs a spotlight today in cities coast-to-coast. president obama cled on congress to increase the federal minimum wage. he pressed for an extension to jobless benefits to over a million long-term unemployed people. they expire three days after christmas. >>> meantime, fast food workers across the country will have their say today. they're staging another round of walkouts for higher pay. among the demands, a...
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the next debate is next tuesday and we will see president obama and mitt romney go face-to-face for their second debate. >> thanks so much. we will be watching to see what happens in the next debate. 45 degrees and much more ahead here. the fight against breast cancer will have an event starting at less than one hour in >> last year susan g. komen funded more than 700,000 breast examinations for women. see how you can get involved by visiting our website. good morning, washington. >> a very good friday morning to you. here is a look at your forecast. it is a cool start to the day but even colder tomorrow morning. saturday morning looks like the cold this morning we have seen this fall. 38 in chantilly right now. 40 degrees in a woodbridge and only 39 in elkwood virginia. cool and breezy today with sun and if you're going to the game tonight, it will be chilly, about 50 degrees at first pitch with the temperatures down into the mid 40's by the end of the game. a freeze watched tonight for point westward. cool to morrow, lower 60 pause, but bouncing back by sunday. -- school tomorrow, lower
the next debate is next tuesday and we will see president obama and mitt romney go face-to-face for their second debate. >> thanks so much. we will be watching to see what happens in the next debate. 45 degrees and much more ahead here. the fight against breast cancer will have an event starting at less than one hour in >> last year susan g. komen funded more than 700,000 breast examinations for women. see how you can get involved by visiting our website. good morning, washington....
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jummy: the debate underway right now about the iran nuclear deal. three members of president obama's cabinet trying to ease concerns before a senate foreign relations hearing. stephanie ramos reports. stephanie: republicans quickly made it clear they were not happy with the iran nuclear deal. >> i believe you have been fleeced. you have turned iran from being a pariah do now congress congress being a pariah. stephanie: secretary of state john kerry with treasury secretary and energy secretary testified before lawmakers. >> from the day that those talks began, we will crystal clear that we would not accept anything less than a good deal. stephanie: even democrats have questions. >> are these robust enough to deter iran from cheating? if they do, will we discover and the able to take action? >> we set out to dismantle their ability to build a nuclear weapon and we have achieved that. stephanie: many say no deal is better than the current deal kerry and his team just struck. >> the choice we face is between an agreement that will ensure iran's nuclear
jummy: the debate underway right now about the iran nuclear deal. three members of president obama's cabinet trying to ease concerns before a senate foreign relations hearing. stephanie ramos reports. stephanie: republicans quickly made it clear they were not happy with the iran nuclear deal. >> i believe you have been fleeced. you have turned iran from being a pariah do now congress congress being a pariah. stephanie: secretary of state john kerry with treasury secretary and energy...
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. >> president obama is back here in the u.s. with that peace prize in hand. he may need it considering the war of words that is happening in the senate behind me as they decide the future of the health- care plan. the president returned today to a house of bickering. the spending bill was bused to be front and center. but health care rose -- was supposed to be front and center. but health care rose at the return. >> why is this important? because we have representation'' that the purpose of this health- care bill was to move down the health care costs. >> a planned $5 billion in savings for medicare cuts, they say, is unrealistic. >> the wiser thing to do is to let it fall of its own weight and then to start over. >> mr. obama faces a backlash, not just from republicans, but from the public, too. a poll shows that 61% of americans oppose the bill. 85% fear that, if it passes, taxes will increase. are there fears sounded? the numbers are still being crunched. but the plan could change in hopes of getting the democrats the 60 votes. >> i do not know what the am
. >> president obama is back here in the u.s. with that peace prize in hand. he may need it considering the war of words that is happening in the senate behind me as they decide the future of the health- care plan. the president returned today to a house of bickering. the spending bill was bused to be front and center. but health care rose -- was supposed to be front and center. but health care rose at the return. >> why is this important? because we have representation'' that the...
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obama will offer specifics on his agenda. pamela brown has a preview. >> with a stalled health care plan, obama hopes to take the issue back in full gear next week. he will be firing back with the details of a strategy, a compromise backing away from republican insurance options. >> he has talked about cost containment. we hear the white house wants to get more detailed about what the deal breakers are. >> speculation is is that the president willher insurance option after the outcry. he may isolate the liberal base. >> you can expect to see him start breaking the news to the left that they may not get everything they are looking for. it is the case if the president may have to a prize -- may have to apologize later on. >> the debate will not cool off anytime soon. last night steny hoyer spoke to a crowd in maryland. others spoke loud and clear about what they think. >> the money that i have spent on insurance i could put two kids in college. >> i know a lot of you are anchor because you think members of congress or somebody
obama will offer specifics on his agenda. pamela brown has a preview. >> with a stalled health care plan, obama hopes to take the issue back in full gear next week. he will be firing back with the details of a strategy, a compromise backing away from republican insurance options. >> he has talked about cost containment. we hear the white house wants to get more detailed about what the deal breakers are. >> speculation is is that the president willher insurance option after the...
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the next big debate is next tuesday. that's when we see president obama and mitt romney faceoff for round two in new york. reporting live in danville, kentucky, brandi hitt. rob and paula, back to you. >> look forward to round two. brandi hitt reporting from danville, kentucky. thanks, brandi. >>> and president obama gave vice president biden's performance a thumbs-up last night. he watched the debate aboard air force one, returning from one of his last fund-raising events before the election. the president chided mr. romney for calling himself, quote, severely conservative. and now, trying to reinvent himself as a moderate. >>> and during a campaign swing in north carolina, mitt romney went after the obama administration's handling of the terrorist attack in libya. romney accused the president of failing to, quote, grasp the seriousness of the incident. mitt romney will join his running mate in the state of ohio. >>> little perspective of last night's debate. it may have been contentious. but at least it didn't get phys
the next big debate is next tuesday. that's when we see president obama and mitt romney faceoff for round two in new york. reporting live in danville, kentucky, brandi hitt. rob and paula, back to you. >> look forward to round two. brandi hitt reporting from danville, kentucky. thanks, brandi. >>> and president obama gave vice president biden's performance a thumbs-up last night. he watched the debate aboard air force one, returning from one of his last fund-raising events before...
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. >> president barack obama is doing his best to win support in the heated health care debate. >> this idea that the government is going to take over everything and come between you and your doctor. that's not what we're proposing. >> he assured that his plan would provide coverage for millions and control costs . he also took time to listen. >> between middle class and the rich are going to the bear brunt of a lot of what this is going to cost. >> critics say it would give the government too much control. while the president held his q & a protesters were outside. >> the country can't afford what it's doing now. so why don't we work on fixing medicare and medicaid. >> i don't believe they believe it's ok to leave out the people who can't afford this. >> we want to set up panels toful plug on grandma. i mean, come on. >> and he warned americans of the danger if the reform is not passed. >> we will continue to see 14,000 americans lose their health care every day. >> and they are meeting with voters to defend the legislation. they are expected to begin hearings when they return to capit
. >> president barack obama is doing his best to win support in the heated health care debate. >> this idea that the government is going to take over everything and come between you and your doctor. that's not what we're proposing. >> he assured that his plan would provide coverage for millions and control costs . he also took time to listen. >> between middle class and the rich are going to the bear brunt of a lot of what this is going to cost. >> critics say it...
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president obama fought hard for new gun laws -- laws after sandy hook. in just the last hour, president obama addressed reporters from the oval office. >> we can't just leave it to our professionals to deal with the problem in these kinds of horrible killings. we all have a part to play. and i do think that as the investigation moves forward, it's going to be important for all of us including our legislators, to see what we can do to make sure that when individuals decide that they want to do somebody harm we make it a little harder for them to do it. sam: president obama very somber with two high-profile incidents in the last week. presidential candidates are also weighing in. most of them simply tweeted prayers. hillary clinton called for action. >> it is time for us to say, we are going to have comprehensive background checks, we are going to close the gun show loophole. sam: democrats are trying to ban gun sales to anybody on the terror watch list. republican house speaker paul ryan is noncommittal. jummy: in situations like the one in california, ma
president obama fought hard for new gun laws -- laws after sandy hook. in just the last hour, president obama addressed reporters from the oval office. >> we can't just leave it to our professionals to deal with the problem in these kinds of horrible killings. we all have a part to play. and i do think that as the investigation moves forward, it's going to be important for all of us including our legislators, to see what we can do to make sure that when individuals decide that they want...
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-- "outstanding 3 for 3 debate sweep." and tonight, the president ripping into donald trump for refusing to say he'll accept the results of the election. >> trump becomes the first major party nominee in american history to suggest not concede, despite losing the vote, and then says today that he will accept the results if he wins? that -- that is -- that is not a joking matter. >> reporter: he didn't stop there. >> you've got see the bigger picture and say that here in people. >> reporter: the president campaigning in florida, while across the country in arizona, >> you do not keep american democracy in suspension. >> reporter: first lady michelle obama, firing up the faithful. >> i have been reminded of the importance of hope. i think that one of the reasons this election has been so difficult for so many because that's what's being lost. you see, in this race, we have a candidate whose vision for our country is completely and utterly lacking in hope. >> and cecilia vega with us live, as well. the president was in florid
-- "outstanding 3 for 3 debate sweep." and tonight, the president ripping into donald trump for refusing to say he'll accept the results of the election. >> trump becomes the first major party nominee in american history to suggest not concede, despite losing the vote, and then says today that he will accept the results if he wins? that -- that is -- that is not a joking matter. >> reporter: he didn't stop there. >> you've got see the bigger picture and say that here...
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president obama calls the demonstrations democracy in action. whatever the case, the debate continues across the country while health care reform waits in washington. and president obama does have two more of these town hall meetings planned for later this week. mine wheel, some first tv ads critical of the health care plan begin airing today across 20 states. >> emily schmidt, thank you. on abcnews.com you can get your answers to questions about health care reform. our experts weigh in plus you can watch our fact check report. >>> newly released white house e maims show former adviser karl rove was detectly involve for the firing of attorneys for political reasons. they show extensive conversation between him and white house counsel hair yet miers. rove said he simply acted as a conduit. >> funeral services set for friday in massachusetts for eunice kennedy shriver. family members began gathering for a private wake last night at the kennedy compound in high is in port. among those arriving were shriver's kneniece caroline keny and her brother,
president obama calls the demonstrations democracy in action. whatever the case, the debate continues across the country while health care reform waits in washington. and president obama does have two more of these town hall meetings planned for later this week. mine wheel, some first tv ads critical of the health care plan begin airing today across 20 states. >> emily schmidt, thank you. on abcnews.com you can get your answers to questions about health care reform. our experts weigh in...
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deserve an honest debate on this bill. >> this could not have been better timed. president obama is in illinois as democrats on capitol hill are trying again to move the bill. >>> final tributes are being held this week to honor dr. dorothy heights. a community celebration this afternoon will be held at shiloh baptist church. last night, members of the national guard stood at attention and her body lay in repose. thousands of people paid tribute to the civil rights pioneer to honor her legacy. >> she was an extraordinary woman. >> she was a quiet-spoken woman but when she opened her mouth, she had a lot to say about the people service is set for 10:00 tomorrow morning at washington national cathedral. she will be buried at fort lincoln cemetery in maryland. >>> still to come, a mass on the highways and california. look at best, a spring snow sent tractor-trailers' slipping. we will show you more + shocking new suggestions from the former first lady. was she and president bush poisoned? >> and now she is coming clean, rielle hunter down with oprah. are warmer days
deserve an honest debate on this bill. >> this could not have been better timed. president obama is in illinois as democrats on capitol hill are trying again to move the bill. >>> final tributes are being held this week to honor dr. dorothy heights. a community celebration this afternoon will be held at shiloh baptist church. last night, members of the national guard stood at attention and her body lay in repose. thousands of people paid tribute to the civil rights pioneer to...
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, perry.ie he poked fun at his less than stellar debate performance last week. >> everybody here are great friends and incredible professionals. they perform flawlessly night after night. e same.t always say th [laughter] >> republican candidate mitt theey rally supporters in critical state of florida on sunday. warned that a second term for obama would lead to ruin thatf economic crushes the american dream. >> we will hold to that sort high on november 6. the world will see we are .erious >> while mr. obama continues to romney, summonses money will win the election -- that policy matters and not money will win the election. >> president santos joe biden getting stronger than the policies they put in place. mitt romney will say elected.to get you have to wonder what people say as president. >> we have a few more rounds to go in this fight. we saw very energized performance in the first round. >> mr. romney promised to cut federal funding to pbs in the last debate. next, the highly anticipated l debate onentia kentucky.n jay korff reporting. >> venezuelan president hugo chavez has won
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lost in the whole debate over health care and the troubled website, the simple fact that many americans do not have medical coverage. there are many willing to go great lengths and distances to find affordable health care. >> it was not your typical trip to the operating room. over 30 hours. one long taxi ride. a hospital in bangkok, thailand. it was here that jeff wheeler decided to get shoulder replacement surgery in a move many of his friends and family called risky. u.s.lot of people in the picture this as being a third world country. until you go and understand, they just don't really know. >> he injured his shoulder while working as a boilermaker. he received workers comp and was given the option to get his shoulder repaired on his own. >> i checked the prices and compared prices. i thought it would be nice to travel and have a little adventure. >> even thailand was nearly $100,000 less than the lowest quote he received in the u.s. is the real price of having major surgery in southeast asia your health? doctors here say, no. [indiscernible] you get good service and a cheap price.
lost in the whole debate over health care and the troubled website, the simple fact that many americans do not have medical coverage. there are many willing to go great lengths and distances to find affordable health care. >> it was not your typical trip to the operating room. over 30 hours. one long taxi ride. a hospital in bangkok, thailand. it was here that jeff wheeler decided to get shoulder replacement surgery in a move many of his friends and family called risky. u.s.lot of people...
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comes two days after president obama delivered his last state of the union address. across the board, the republican candidates slammed the president. chris christie even calling him a petulant child. there were some lighter moments, as well. ben carson drew laugher when he unexpectedly forced himself into a crowded discussion. >> neil, i was mentioned to -- >> you were? >> yeah, he said everybody. >> marco rubio also tangled in this debate with both chris christie and ted cruz. the democrats are headed to south carolina next for their debate this sunday. kendis, reena? >> bazi, thank you so much. we will, of course, have more highlights and analysis from the gop debate in our next half hour and all morning long. >> let's get to another debate. who won the big powerball? reaction to this week's powerball drawing took all forms from people celebrating outside a store that sold a winning ticket to co-workers celebrating with a nursing home nurse. her son had just texted to say she had the winning ticket. but it was a joke. the family is now hiding overwhelmed by the at
comes two days after president obama delivered his last state of the union address. across the board, the republican candidates slammed the president. chris christie even calling him a petulant child. there were some lighter moments, as well. ben carson drew laugher when he unexpectedly forced himself into a crowded discussion. >> neil, i was mentioned to -- >> you were? >> yeah, he said everybody. >> marco rubio also tangled in this debate with both chris christie and...
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what president obama will try to do in those debates is, he'll press mitt romney on his plans. he doesn't want this race to simply be about the obama record. he'll argue that the romney plans are going to hurt the middle class. romney is going to argue, mr. president, you have already done that. >> and the obama camp said that are feeling good about going into their convention this week, how do you think, you're talking to sources there. >> it's a dead heat. but when they look at the battleground states, they believe that the president, at least, has a relatively comfortable lead in the electoral college. lot is going to happen between now and november. we have three unemployment reports coming. >>> and be sure to join george later on abc's "this week" when he goes one-on-one with the architect of president obama's 2008 win, white house senior adviser david plouffe and george and diane sawyer lead our live democratic convention in primetime, starting at 10:00 eastern on tuesday night. dan? >>> now to that terrifying discovery at a popular beach along the new england coast. a gi
what president obama will try to do in those debates is, he'll press mitt romney on his plans. he doesn't want this race to simply be about the obama record. he'll argue that the romney plans are going to hurt the middle class. romney is going to argue, mr. president, you have already done that. >> and the obama camp said that are feeling good about going into their convention this week, how do you think, you're talking to sources there. >> it's a dead heat. but when they look at...
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mccain did against obama. i am sorry. thirdly, even though she gave a terrible interview on tv, she said nothing worse than what mccain said in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the depression, saint economics is not my strong suit. which really lost more votes? >> i covered the sarah palin campaign. mostly she was the warm-up for mccain. she is a great draw. she can give one stage but that is it. >>hat is it for this week. tune in again next time for "inside washington."
mccain did against obama. i am sorry. thirdly, even though she gave a terrible interview on tv, she said nothing worse than what mccain said in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the depression, saint economics is not my strong suit. which really lost more votes? >> i covered the sarah palin campaign. mostly she was the warm-up for mccain. she is a great draw. she can give one stage but that is it. >>hat is it for this week. tune in again next time for "inside...
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president obama may be on vacation but there is no getting away from the heated debate over health care reform. the first family arrives on martha's vineyard to spend the week at the excluded farm. ads attacking the president's health care plan will be airing constantly even when the boston red sox take on his home team, the chicago white sox. >> he's leaving a real mess behind. poll numbers have gone south and he's got a lot to think about when he goes on vacation. >> senator john mccain says republicans may negotiate on health care if the president drops plans for a government run insurance plan. mr. obama may try to help his cause by paying a visit to ailing senator ted kennedy. >> following some breaking news tonight, a former reality show contestant suspected of murder has been found dead. police say they have found ryan jenkins in a motel dead of an apparent suicide. the 32-year-old real estate developer is suspected of killing his ex-wife. her body was found last week stuffed in a suit caste in orange county, california. he was a contestant on the show, megan wants a millionaire.
president obama may be on vacation but there is no getting away from the heated debate over health care reform. the first family arrives on martha's vineyard to spend the week at the excluded farm. ads attacking the president's health care plan will be airing constantly even when the boston red sox take on his home team, the chicago white sox. >> he's leaving a real mess behind. poll numbers have gone south and he's got a lot to think about when he goes on vacation. >> senator john...
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. >>> next, to the debate over health care. president obama continuing his daily drum beat for health care reform, questioned the motives of those who oppose it. i he continues to try to rally public support. but there is growing confusion outside of washington in xa exactly the public is being asked to rally around. we have two reports, beginning with jake tapper at the white house. >> reporter: good evening, charlie. in the last nine days, president obama has spoken publicly nine times about health care form. and tomorrow night, when he gives a primetime press conference on the subject, it will be ten. it seemed less likely today that democrats will be able to come around in agreement any time soon. with members of the house and senate having difficulty agreeing on the more contentious issues in health care reform, president obama came to the rose garden today to accentuate the areas of consensus. >> we are closer than ever before to the reform that the american people needanwed 're going to get the job done. >> reporter: bot
. >>> next, to the debate over health care. president obama continuing his daily drum beat for health care reform, questioned the motives of those who oppose it. i he continues to try to rally public support. but there is growing confusion outside of washington in xa exactly the public is being asked to rally around. we have two reports, beginning with jake tapper at the white house. >> reporter: good evening, charlie. in the last nine days, president obama has spoken publicly...
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president obama held an 18 point lead with women voters in september. belinda claims one of his only specific in the debate was cutting funding for big bird. >> at fincke had big form and not a lot of substance. -- i think he had big form and not a lot of substance. >> whatever your particular opinion is on women's health, abortion, many of us believe that everyone has the right to choose. >> this romney supporter says the debate turned the tide. >> i think like he was very interested, very involved and he knew what he was talking about. he was very presidential. >> a reminder for you to check out our battleground virginia special. we will have a look at the people making of some of the most crucial votes in the nation. that is tonight at 7:00 right here on abc 7. >> the nationals are back in town is getting ready for the series against the cardinals. the preparations are underway for tomorrow night's big game. >> ground crews as you can see behind me doing the final touches here at nationals park. have been busy for the last couple of hours for the big
president obama held an 18 point lead with women voters in september. belinda claims one of his only specific in the debate was cutting funding for big bird. >> at fincke had big form and not a lot of substance. -- i think he had big form and not a lot of substance. >> whatever your particular opinion is on women's health, abortion, many of us believe that everyone has the right to choose. >> this romney supporter says the debate turned the tide. >> i think like he was...
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andf we do not stand up forced president obama to veto this bill, shame on us. won tonight's debate. plus, a deadly mosquito bite. itwithin a couple days come all changed. she went downhill fast. leon: new warnings about the west nile virus. and gunfire in d.c., next. 11:00 come 7 news at on your side. leon: 11 candidates, one stage, three hours. tonight, tackling immigration, the economy, and a refugee crisis. leon: just a few of the issues at the debate tonight in california. alison: brad bell us live with a look at the highlights. a lot of exciting moments packed into the last three hours. absolutely, a lot of singers, a lot of barbs. this was a high-energy debate. perhaps it is because there are so many candidates, the stakes are so high, or perhaps because of the beautiful setting at the reagan library. 11 candidates trying to score points with voters tonight. dealing with the elephant in the room, donald trump, the surprise front runner in the race. it seems as though all of the question somehow came back to trump, and he was his usual self tonight, an exa
andf we do not stand up forced president obama to veto this bill, shame on us. won tonight's debate. plus, a deadly mosquito bite. itwithin a couple days come all changed. she went downhill fast. leon: new warnings about the west nile virus. and gunfire in d.c., next. 11:00 come 7 news at on your side. leon: 11 candidates, one stage, three hours. tonight, tackling immigration, the economy, and a refugee crisis. leon: just a few of the issues at the debate tonight in california. alison: brad...
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between president obama and mitt romney. both are taking the day off from campaigning to focus on the debate. >>> and finally, eight-time grammy winner adele is a mom. the singer reportedly gave birth to a baby boy last week, as you would expect, she's said to be ecstatic with the new arrival. >>> and time now for the weather and ginger zee. >>> good morning, everybody. we have to start with the meteor shower last night. we got pictures in and nasa took some of the best one. this was taken in georgia. and you can really see it. some clear skies up and down the east coast. that happens when the earth passes through haley's comet orbit. that famous comet we all know. >>> into the weather forecast, there's a very small area for severe weather including midland, texas, all the way down toward the mexican border. lubbock could get some >> gd morning, washington. fall at its finest today. tomorrow is even milder. that pattern of >> this weather report has been brought to you by devry university. dan and sharyn. >> all right, thank
between president obama and mitt romney. both are taking the day off from campaigning to focus on the debate. >>> and finally, eight-time grammy winner adele is a mom. the singer reportedly gave birth to a baby boy last week, as you would expect, she's said to be ecstatic with the new arrival. >>> and time now for the weather and ginger zee. >>> good morning, everybody. we have to start with the meteor shower last night. we got pictures in and nasa took some of the...
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debate tonight. lisa fletcher is live in arlington. >> this is a heated debate. people on both sides are waiting evidence to support their position. it is hard to determine who has more traction. one thing is for certain, political clout is going to play a critical role. a compromise deal in 1993 set the course. don't ask, don't tell. 17 years later, a california federal judge decided it was unconstitutional. this week, recruits began disclosing their sexual orientation. >> soldiers are still needed. regardless of their orientation. >> activist say it is long overdue. >> if openly gay service men in the military is not a problem, we would not be seeing these service members retained and their discharges being disclosed. >> the administration says it is in favor of repealing the policy. public opinion is split. >> i think it as an unnecessary policy. especially in this day and age. >> i think it is a good policy. >> many against the repeal point out that this is not about right. >> there is no constit
debate tonight. lisa fletcher is live in arlington. >> this is a heated debate. people on both sides are waiting evidence to support their position. it is hard to determine who has more traction. one thing is for certain, political clout is going to play a critical role. a compromise deal in 1993 set the course. don't ask, don't tell. 17 years later, a california federal judge decided it was unconstitutional. this week, recruits began disclosing their sexual orientation. >> soldiers...